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altibaby

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Name some of the benefits of physical exercise.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the FITT principle?
 
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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Some of the benefits of physical exercise are that it strengthens the heart and cardiovascular system; reduces risk of cardiovascular disease; reduces body fat, risk of the metabolic syndrome, and of developing Type 2 diabetes; reduces risk of cancer; boosts the immune system; combats bone mass loss due to aging and osteoporosis; increases life expectancy; buffers stress; reduces anxiety; reduces depression; enhances psychological well-being; improves sleep; improves cognitive performance; and builds self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

Answer to Question 2

FITT stands for frequency, intensity, time, and type of physical activity.


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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